Archive for November 11th, 2008

• A recap of the The Hold Steady and Drive By Truckers shows

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  Discovered November 11, 2008 at 8:08 pm

  I’m kicking myself  because I didn’t go to The Hold Steady and Drive By Truckers show at the Lincoln Theatre last week. I really wanted to go, but it was Election-Eve and I had to get a good night sleep. I sound so old. Karen Mann has videos though, sounds like the DBT weren’t at [...]

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• Racist graffiti at N.C. State is not a hate crime

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  Discovered November 11, 2008 at 2:56 pm

  The students responsible for the racist graffiti that was spotted on N.C. State’s campus the morning after the elections aren’t being charged with a hate crime. That’s because it was painted in a spot on campus where graffiti is encouraged. However, they may face expulsion, the N&O reports.

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• Gears of War 2 has downtown Raleigh tie

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  Discovered November 11, 2008 at 2:25 pm

  I often see a Lamborghini parked in downtown Raleigh. It’s not the sort of car that goes unnoticed. I never knew who it belonged to until today though. New Raleigh reports that the car is driven by Cliff Bleszinski, a lead designer with Epic Games in Cary, which produced Gears of War 2.

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• How do you get your kids to sleep after the time change?

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  Discovered November 11, 2008 at 2:19 pm

  I’m starting to feel a little bad for complaining about the recent “fall back” time change after reading this post from a Triangle mom. Seems her daughter has been waking up around 5 a.m. ever since the clocks changed. Any parents have some tips for her?

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• Veterans Day THREAD: Honoring your family

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  Discovered November 11, 2008 at 1:30 pm

  @theRab posted a picture of his grandfather who was a WWII veteran and his grandmother who he lost earlier this year. Do you have veterans in your family? If so how are you honoring them today?

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• The Obama aftermath: Racism in America, yes we have come far but not far enough?

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  Discovered November 11, 2008 at 12:15 pm

  This is the kind of blog post you don’t want to read or THREAD but this stuff is happening. 1. Church fire 2. Car torched in yard 3. Kid beaten 4. Kill sprayed via college graffiti 5. N-word on facebook . All happen on or right after Nov. 4th. We need CHANGE too. [...]

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• A look at one of the most fabulous pasta dishes in Durham

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  Discovered November 11, 2008 at 11:19 am

  The foodies behind Carpe Durham are making me hungry again today. Their latest post features dishes from Pergamon, a mediterranean restaurant that features beef, seafood, pasta, and pizza options. The restaurant just opened Saturday. Take a look at the Olympia pasta dish:

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• Six places women can meet their mates

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  Discovered November 11, 2008 at 10:55 am

  Looking for love isn’t always easy, especially when you’re 40, says Triangle blogger Beverly. This baby boomer met her husband online, but she warns it took a lot of digging. If online dating isn’t your style, she offers a few other ways you can meet your prospective love.

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• Another prank pulled on the NBC17 morning anchor

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  Discovered November 11, 2008 at 9:43 am

  I’ve told you before about the bloopers & other funny moments that happen on the NBC17 morning show. The latest video posted on anchor Sharon Tazewell’s blog truly shows the strong rapport her and co-anchor Donald Jones have in the morning, even if we don’t quite get their jokes.

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• Chances of getting tickets to Obama’s inauguration are slim

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  Discovered November 11, 2008 at 8:55 am

  You’ve heard the rumors that inauguration ceremony tickets are being sold for $1,200 or more or that they’re impossible to get. Well, the N&O sets some of those details straight today. The free tickets have yet to be distributed, but when they are it’s unlikely you’ll get one unless you’ve already made arrangements.

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